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Waikoloa Beach Villas I-3 - We were so please with this last minute booking. The condo was absolutely beautiful! Complete with a washer and dryer, PlayStation and wireless internet, it was like being at home only without any of the worry. It was great to have the whole family together. The nearby beaches were great, lots of turtles. We will be back!!!
Halii Kai 13H - UNIT 13H IS WONDERFUL!! We just loved this unit. It is the closest building to the pool, but faces the opposite direction. There is no direct access to ocean water, so this unit is great for those with kids. The lanai on the back overlooking the ocean is heavenly. The black lava shoreline against the pristine manicured landscape is just breathtaking, and then the palms blowing in the wind is great. This unit has the largest "backyard" of all the units in 13, so kids can play freely. It is a bit windy at times on the porch, so bring a windbreaker.
Furnishings are wonderfully elegant. Bedding is great too. We got wireless internet from the neighbors I think, and a DSL cable is provided for direct hookup. It was great to be able to wash clothes regularly, and the kitchen has brand new appliances. The pans are nice looking, but meals were very slow cooking in them. But you were able to enjoy the views while cooking. The community pool overlooks the ocean and golf corse. It has about 7 different pools and one is 18" deep for the bitty kids. They serve light meals and drinks from the clubhouse. You can walk to the Hilton on the smooth pebble path alongside the gold course. The path is more rocky if you choose to walk west in front of the unit The hilton is amazing, so plan to spend a few hours there on the 62 acres. The Marriott nearby has a great book of all the restaurants in the area (concierge).
Big Island gets tons of rain on the other side. Though this side is dry due to the drought (2007), Id definately stay here again. Definately a resort feeling for a couple of miles around this unit. Manicured landscaping with the finest of plants, golf courses on both sides, and greener grass then Ive ever seen anywhere. We chose this area so we would not have the experience the 280 inches of rain per year the other side of the island gets. It rains almost every day over there. Kona and Hilo are older and not as fresh and clean as the new resort areas, so Id choose this area again over those areas. It took approx 1.5-2 hours to get to Hilo if you go the waterfall route. Probably 2.5 hours to get to the volcano by the same waterfall route.
Best beach is about 7 minutes away by car, and there are 4 beaches to choose from side by side. We chose the first one (Waikaloa beach?) off Puako road (I think) and sat under trees right on the beach and made sandcastles while avoiding sunburn. One of the other beaches there is the top rated beach in the world right now. We did some cute pics of the kids at that beach too.
Overall, I could not imagine a better place to stay. We left the video camera on for about an hour so we can relax to the views anytime we like. We did the plane tour for 2.5 hours, and suggest doing that late in your trip if you are planning it. It was much nicer to be able to recognize things from the air. And we would have been clueless if we did that early in the trip. Stay here, and get lots of video of the views!!!!!! You'll remember it for a lifetime!!!!
Waikoloa Beach Villas F-32 - What I liked best about the unit I rented was the high standard. Everything was so beautiful, clean and nice. The customer service I received was excellent, the local representative "Bennet" was great and gave us a tip about the restaurant café Pesto which we visited several times. We like the Waikoloa Beach area and will definitely recommend it to other people. We have paid a security deposit and would like to get it back as soon as possible.
Honu Kai Kapoho - The unit was even better than advertised. It was close to the shore; basics like cooking oil and spices and pasta and rice and toilet paper were already there; cooking utensils (pots, pans, knives) were very good quality. The Hawaiian cookbook in the kitchen was a nice touch and the chicken with sweet potatoes and bananas we made with produce from the Hilo farmers' marked was unforgettable. The kids really wanted a sand beach, and Richardson Beach near Hilo was perfect for that, especially late morning when it was very quiet. My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to book an extra week.
Hale Ke Kai - It was first class with nothing left to want in a vacation rental. Beautiful home, great location with relaxing surroundings completed this home. The customer service received with fast and efficient. We had to call for service with a couple of things and our questions and concerns were addressed immediately. The best part of my trip was being able to relax with my family in a home instead of a matchbox hotel room in surroundings that are first class. The best restaurant we found was Huggos by the marina. We took many pictures and will have to have them developed this week, but probably the best picture was of the family on the deck at the home. I will tell all of my friends of this home and how well we enjoyed ourselves. My advice to someone staying in this unit is to plan on staying at least 10 days or more. One week is not enough. There are so many things to do that you find yourself rushing back to the house as it is too beautiful to be gone long from it. I would definitely recommend this home to my friends and family, as we had the best time and will always have a lifetime of memories of our stay. On our next trip we plan to stay longer and will definitely stay in a home as compared to a hotel. Staying in a home makes your vacation much more personable, relaxing and lets you gauge your vacation schedule by what you want to do instead of running your vacation schedule on someone else's. We look forward to our stay again in Hawaii.
Waikoloa Colony Villas 2003 - Location to pool, clean, well furnished, nicely decorated was all great. Loved the Brown's Beach Restaurant at Fairmont Orchid, pricey but sunset was beautiful. Waikoloa Colony Villas are very nice but did miss the "Ocean" experience because of distance to beach. Usually we insist on waterfront when we visit beaches, but were bound to this location because of other family visiting the island and who are owners at the Villas.
Lagoon House 2 at Kapoho - IT was a nice house,i loved the pond and i loved how easy the access was. I will want to do it again.
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